Students & New Dentists
Continuing Education: Should You Buy, Join or Start Your Own Dental Practice?
This course shares essential insights for dentists and dental students navigating the decision to buy, join, or start a dental practice.
Building A Cash Flow Plan: A Guide for Aspiring Practice Owners
"You need a plan that ensures you can meet your obligations, pay yourself, and keep your business healthy.”
A Grain of Salt
If you're turning to social media for your financial advice, this is what to watch out for.
Debt: Minimizing Stress and Maximizing Benefits
The odds of successfully managing debt, and your stress are better when you create a clear plan of action to pay it down.
Investing as a New Dentist – What You Need to Know
We'll help you create a financial plan that balances risk and reward to help you achieve your financial goals.
Five Key Financial Considerations for Dental Grads
As new dental graduates embark on their careers, equipping them with financial knowledge sets them up for success.
BC Dental Students Experience Dentistry Through SSP Program
A unique opportunity for incoming fourth-year dental students to practice dentistry, within approved competencies, for up to seven weeks in any city across British Columbia.
The Diamond Dentist: Overcoming Key Pressure Points for a New Dentist (Part 2)
In the final part of this series on identifying and overcoming the pressures of being a new dentist, we examine the phenomenon of imposter syndrome in dentistry.
The Diamond Dentist: Overcoming Key Pressure Points for New Dentists (Part 1)
In the first part of this two-part series on identifying and overcoming the pressures of being a new dentist, we look at the importance of financial wellness.
Transitioning from Dental Student to Associate
Now that you’re about to earn your own income, it’s a good time to start thinking ahead to take stock of your goals.
New Dental Grad? Here are 5 Smart Ways to Manage your Debt
With the cost of dental school ranging from $60,000 to over $200,000, depending on the school, you’ve just obtained the most expensive university degree in Canada.
Graduating from Dental School? Is it Time to Buy a Home?
Fortunately, as a dentist, your potential strong future earnings can help make home ownership a reality. Before taking the leap into home ownership, however, there are several important factors to consider.
5 Things for Dental Students to Consider When Financing Their Education
The cost of tuition for a four-year degree from a Canadian dental school can run over $200,000. But the good news is you’ve got options.
3 Smart Strategies for Financing Dental School
There are options that can help, ranging from government student loans to bank student line of credits, scholarships and bursaries.
The New Dentist Study Club Announces its 2024 Program
Six learning sessions are planned on a range of topics covering technical and non-technical subjects including oral radiology, complaint handling, and career planning.
Understanding Malpractice Risk: Advice for New Dentists
Many new dentists tell us that anxiety over potential malpractice claims weighs on their minds, and they are unsure of the role insurance plays in safeguarding their careers and financial futures.
A Conversation with 2023/2024 FCDSA President: Allister Mason
As the newly elected President of the FCDSA, Allister Mason is focused on solidifying the federation’s role in the Canadian dental student community.
The First Home Savings Account: Your Questions Answered
The first home savings account, or FHSA, is a new savings tool to help first-time homebuyers purchase a home by offering tax advantages.
Five Ways New Dentists can Kick-Start Their Financial Plan
How quickly should I pay off my debt? When should I start saving? How much will I need to retire? Is this the right time to incorporate my practice?
Tips for Financial Success After Dental School
If you’re currently in dental school or a recent grad, here are five ways to help you start your career on solid financial footing.
9 Budget Tips for Dental Students
A dentistry degree is one of the most expensive degrees to obtain. These tips can help set you up for success.
Community Participation Builds Trust
Dr. Kevin Urness, a general dentist in Red Deer, Alberta, shares his insights on how to build a sense of community in your dental practice.
A Profile in Multitasking: Nima Laghapour Lighvan
Meet Nima Lighvan, former president of the FCDSA discusses his move to Canada from Iran as a teenager, and the state of dentistry in Canada.
